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Dimension Economy
Sub-Dimension Infrastructure

Category Transport
KPI Name Bicycle Network
KPI No. EC: I: T: 3C Type: Core Type: Sustainable

Definition / Length of bicycle paths and lanes per 100 000 population
Description

Rationale / A transportation system within a city that emphasizes the use of bicycles can be
Interpretation / a method to reduce traffic congestion. Cycling has a lower environmental impact
Benchmarking than the other vehicles and is a low-cost transportation means. Therefore, bicycles
are more accessible to lower income inhabitants and provide health benefits to
users.
Bicycle lanes are to be counted if they are separated from the road by defined road
markings.

Bicycle paths are to be counted if they are separate roadways or lanes separated
from the road by physical barriers.
An improving trend and higher values are considered positive.

Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: km of bicycle paths/lanes.
Denominator: One 100 000th of the city’s population.
Unit Kilometres / 100 000 inhabitants

Data Sources Data can be collected from municipal transportation and road authorities.
/ Relevant
Databases
SDG SDG Target 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and
Reference(s) sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding
public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable
situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.
Verification Check to see if calculation is based on 100 000 inhabitants and consistent with
Guidance population.

Check data source.
Check that definition of bicycle lanes was used properly.
Bicycle lanes are to be counted if they are separated from the road by defined road
markings.

Bicycle paths are to be counted if they are separate roadways or lanes separated
from the road by physical barriers.

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